Camden man arraigned on federal weapons charge

CAMDEN -- Eric Barnes, 23, of Camden, made his first appearance in federal court today at an arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Ann Marie Donio on a one-count federal Indictment which charges possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.

Donio ordered the defendant detained without bail pending trial.

Barnes was arrested by Camden police officers on Aug. 16, 2007. He has been held in the custody of the state on a parole violation. The case has been adopted for federal prosecution.

Allegedly, while in the 1100 block of Sheridan Street, officers observed Barnes display a handgun to other males. According to reports, when Barnes spotted the marked police vehicle he fled on foot and discarded the Smith and Wesson .40-caliber handgun, which was recovered and found to contain five hollow-point rounds. Barnes was apprehended after he ran into a residence on Jackson Street.